

Best for beginner divers, 20-30m, shore entry, moderate current.
El Grelle, located off the coast of A Coruna, Spain, offers a combined reef and wreck experience accessible via a shore entry. Divers can explore depths ranging from 20 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 3 and 9 metres and moderate currents that can strengthen unexpectedly. Due to these conditions, divers should monitor the sea state from the shore before entry and plan to swim into the current first. Water temperatures remain between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection. This site is suitable for beginners, though it requires careful attention to depth and navigation.
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The current at El Grelle can strengthen with little warning, so plan your dive to head into the current first and drift back to the entry point on your return. Check locally for the most current conditions before entering, as visibility can drop significantly depending on swell and season.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
3-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
Moderate
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, although the depths of 20 to 30 metres are near the lower limit for Open Water certification.
The site ranges from 20 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
El Grelle is a shore entry site.
Visibility ranges from 3 to 9 metres and can change quickly. Currents are moderate but can strengthen with little warning, so checking local conditions before entry is essential.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Diving at El Grelle in La Coruna requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at El Grelle in La Coruna. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.